I had such a good weekend till it was over

Sounds like you love the puppy, but do you love where you live? You can argue with a lordlord til you're blue in the face and you are not going to get anywhere. But, you could go see the x hubby and the puppy at their current home---or not? And, you don't say why he is an ex either--- But, it's simply your choice. Personally, I'd get back with the ex !!! sounds like you care for him:) And, of course, the puppy:)

I am so sorry, Thats rotten of the management to do that. Good luck on finding a new and better place to live. Does the management people have anything to say about the other doings that go on in the building. Your life sure has changed in the last year, life sure can suck sometimes. Some of us have been on mylot so long, our lives have changed alot. I hope yours improves for you. Take care, as always sending xoxoxo your way.

If being in the apartment really upsets you and you have the means to move then most definitely, if it was me, I would move. IMO it is very important to feel comfortable and happy in your own home.

That's horrible! I guess if you feel that strongly and it's possible, you could move. After all, it appears you have a lot of trouble around you with the other neighbors.

I guess if that is the rule, no pets u will heve to follow the rules or find u another place. Did u know about the rule when u moved in?

I think I might be looking for a better place to live. If you are that bothered by the smoking then that alone should make you want to leave. The puppy rule seems rather dumb too

That sucks..Does it say in the rental/lease agreement that no dogs/pets are allowed? Maybe they should put up no smoking signs in the hallways..that would help some with the smoke. But it's like this..if you can find another place that is still within your price range then it wouldn't hurt to look. Because I love my animals and I wouldn't want someone telling me that I couldn't have them.

If it was possible to move, I would. It sounds like there is a lot more wrong than right at that complex. If he wants to bring the puppy down to visit, you guys maybe need to meet somewhere that is puppy friendly. I know it is sometimes hard to find good places to rent.

I smoke is that bad on you I Would move as if they have a no pet thing they will make ya move any how they dont care how people act but come to pets all hell can break loose and I dont understand why pets are not as distuctive as people!

I don't understand that at all..I know where i live at my apartment I had to pay a pet deposit because i have a dog & cat, but it is a pet friendly apartment building.....Even if I did not have a pet i could still get a visit from someone with a pet..I don't know, but if i could not get a visit from a person with a pet , i think i would be looking for another apt, unless for some reason you cannot move...They should be more strick about that smoke & the drinking and fighting than worried about a puppy for one weekend...

As I mentioned elsewhere if there is a genuine allowing for pets at all, then ALL tenants should be allowed pets, not just half...Also, from what you're saying the apartment building you're living in sounds like it has real "winners" for tenants who aren't considerate of others. Have you asked outright why it's okay for some tenants to have pets and not others??? Anyway, I'd be looking for another place to live if possible and one that is 100-percent pet friendly Okay also...how many times has your ex come over with your puppy? In many states there is a legal "clause" where if one OPENLY has a pet for at least three months that is doesn't hide the pet, then a landlord cannot take legal action against a person--now this pertains to NY laws but here's an excerpt http://www.gibsonstudio.net/birdbrain/legal/nycpetlawbreef.htm New York City: The Pet Law § 27-2009.1 of Administrative Code of the City of New York Keeping Spot, Fluffy & Polly Home... A Briefing Paper from NYCDH [i]Fourteen years have gone by since New York City passed the Pet Law (§ 27-2009.1 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York) protecting pets and their owners. Since its passage in 1983, what is often called the Pet Law has been enforced by many courts and agencies, and dozens of legal issues have been resolved. At the outset, pet owners should not be discouraged by clauses in their leases that often appear to prohibit pets. Various laws, including the Pet Law, override no-pet clauses in leases, rendering the no-pet clause unenforceable. And the no-pet clause itself is not always as prohibitive as it seems. Unfortunately, people are often not aware of the laws pertaining to tenants and their companion animals, and thus give up their pets unnecessarily in certain circumstances. Sound legal advice obtained early in the course of events is essential; if it does become necessary for the pet owner to go to court, chances of winning the case with attorneys’ fees awarded are often good. Knowing some of the laws yourself can only help. What follows is a summary of those laws.* [/i] There are a LOT of other websites about this and there might be something similar in your area

I think that I would move and make sure that I told them off before I went. I hate the unfairness of EVERYTHING in life. It is always said that "Life isn't fair" and much of that is because people make it that way. That is a stupid thing for YOU to have to go through with all the other things that have gone on around you that definitely are much worse for the good of all. I can relate to it----I got a write up at work one time for being late with some paper work, when almost every year there was someone who didn't have the same things done before that year. I'm not sure why I was being picked on and my co-worker and I laughed over it since I was retiring in just a few months and we said, " what are they going to do to? Fire me?" The principal doing the write-up tried to tell me that she didn't know I was retiring and DID write me up again later that spring for missing too much work since she was told she had to by her superiors. That was in my 30th year and the only ones I had ever gotten............go figure!!

I don't know what I would do..maybe make arrangements to see the puppy someplace else until I decided if I actually wanted to move! But I can see how much the puppy means to you....so it's a big decision on your part! Hope you can find a way to work it all out!

I'd write a lettet of protest. I'd include everything you wrote above. Sadly, it won't do you any good. But you could have your say and then I would move. But moving isn't that easy. If you do move, make sure the priorities are in line with yours. No smoking tenants, no noise between hours of ____ and ______, and you can have one well-behaved animal. Even 2 out of the 3 would be nice. Probably a waiting list for such a thing. All reasons why I own my house and hate apartments.

Do you have a lease? I would be reading the lease and if it says nothing about visitingpets being disallowed then I would contact the rental bond board and report the threat. I would also be contacting the health department and complaining about the snoke. There are ordinances in place these days about smoking in public places.

I would if I could. Sometimes that is not possible so you just have to soldier on. It does not sound like a very nice place. How is the crime? Are you afraid for your safety? And of course what about the complex? Is it clean and safe? Right now I wish I could help you out. I'm stuck here in a nice house that my daughter does not appreciate or take care of and since I have no transportation I go nowhere and she is completely self-centered, thinking of no-one but herself. I'd almost trade with you. Start looking around to see what is available. Good luck.

Oh my goodness....can you be dealt another blow? I am so terribly sorry that a pleasant weekend led to a miserable ordeal! I certainly think I would exercise my options, and truly be looking for another residence....now that you have a bit more time to do it! There doesn't seem to be alot, other than a roof over your head to make your apt. a home, with all the the annoyances. It's a few more months before winter comes knocking in AB...so hopefully there will time to find a NICE place that will accept the occasional weekend visit from you little furry friend! Good luck, my dear...I truly hope you can find a REAL home soon! Cheers!

I'm sorry your weekend ended with an upset! Well...knowing how expensive moving is with damage deposits and disconnect and reconnect fees...I'd have to consider the expense of moving but i would be sorely tempted to move because i love spending time with my pets and i would be pretty unhappy if i couldnt have them or even have them for a short visit. Me being me though before i moved I'd start complaining about anyone who is really loud or if its a no smokers building the people who smoke like chimneys. I'd make sure i let the landlord know that they should be enforcing ALL the rules rather than a select one or two.

Grandmaof, thats horrible, someone must of complained about it. How long have you lived there, that can also be a reason why. From the way you explained the place I don't know if I would want to stay in a place like that. If I were you I would be on the lookout for someplace else. Just deal with what is there until your able to find someplace that is better.